Today, as part of our series featuring poems by Pedro Rodríguez Miranda, my grandfather-in-law, we turn our attention to the third poem, The Old Tree, from the book section titled Love Poems in Old Age. This poem beautifully captures the fragility of life and the grace of aging and decline. El Arbol ViejoSobre la espina dorsal del … Continue reading The Old Tree
Tag: writing
Reflections on a Year of Blogging
I can’t believe it’s been a year since I started this blog! It’s been an amazing experience, far beyond what I expected. One of the things I wanted to do after retiring from the military was to increase the number of books I read each year. The byproduct of reading and taking notes was a … Continue reading Reflections on a Year of Blogging
Book Review: Writing and Being – Embracing Your Life through Creative Journaling
The book “Writing and Being - Embracing Your Life Through Creative Journaling” by G. Lynn Nelson was recommended to me back in 2019 while I was attending a leadership seminar in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. At the time, we were discussing how to identify leadership traits, focus on personal growth, and create a purpose statement. I … Continue reading Book Review: Writing and Being – Embracing Your Life through Creative Journaling
About Me – Challenge
On January 17, 2024, Wynne Leon addressed her "About Me" section in her blog “Surprised by Joy", originally published in 2022. Being new to blogging and having joined WordPress in September 2023, I hadn't read her initial post. In her blog, she discussed the importance of refining this section to connect people with our work … Continue reading About Me – Challenge
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